Headteacher - The Link School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/04/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/05/2018 12:00
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
The Link School
Further Information
Link School, Sunderland
Chair of Management Committee: Mr Tony Cunningham
Tudor Grove Centre, Portland Road, Sunderland SR3 1SS
Tel: 0191 562 3200
Pallion Centre, Waverley Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6TA
Tel: 0191 562 3126
Headteacher L19-L24
The Link School is recognised nationally as one of the leading schools in Alternative Provision. It is based across two sites and caters for learners at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4. The school supports the diverse needs of young people in Sunderland many of whom are extremely vulnerable and challenging. The school has recently been graded good by Ofsted at both of its sites. In order to build on the school’s strengths and continue the journey towards outstanding the Management Committee is seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher with proven leadership skills.
The role is to provide overall strategic and operational management of the school which caters for those young people who have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school and those young people who display extreme challenging behaviour.
The successful candidate will have the ability and energy to lead and motivate others. They will have a proven track record of raising attainment and achievement of pupils with challenging behaviour.
If you require further information about this role please contact Tony Cunningham (Chair of Management Committee) via the school on 0191 5623200
Application forms and further details are available by e mailing
Ms Caroline Granton, School Business Manager, Link School, caroline.granton@schools.sunderland.gov.uk, to whom completed applications should be returned
The Link School, Sunderland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Link School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures
Applications to be returned to Caroline Granton at the above e mail address
Closing date: To Be Confirmed –Friday 4 May 2018
Shortlisting date: To Be Confirmed
Interviews: To Be Confirmed
Please note
This job is closed for applications.